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The Dates with History blog is a one-man excavation of the past, growing as fast as I can type. I chase down the historical figures and events that make me sit up and think 'what, really?'—the inspiring, the bizarre, the unjustly forgotten. No editorial team; just me, caffeine and an ever-expanding list of rabbit holes to explore. Please check the 'Home' link above for recent posts. Thanks for reading! —Steve
March 7, 2026
Harold Habgood and St Clement Danes
31 July 1944 (read time: 4 mins.) Harold Habgood served in the RAF during World War II. In July 1944, Habgood’s Lancaster was shot down over eastern France. Within two days, 31 July 1944, Habgood was executed by the Gestapo.If…